Guidebook for Balgowlah
Food Scene
The Butchers Cafe
152 Sydney RdBest coffee in the area
Right on the Manly Beachfront. Watch the surfers as you dine in comfort.
54 locals recommend
The Pantry Manly
North SteyneRight on the Manly Beachfront. Watch the surfers as you dine in comfort.
Thai Nine
3 Vista StGreat Thai food at reasonable prices
Great food, great atmosphere, near to Collaroy Beach
10 locals recommend
Stella Italian Kitchen & Pizzeria
1073 Pittwater RdGreat food, great atmosphere, near to Collaroy Beach
The Herring Room
94 Pittwater RdGreat food and atmosphere. More expensive but worth it.
BENTfork
6-8 Lawrence StGreat vibe. Good food. Friendly service.
Hugos
1 E EsplanadeOn Manly Wharf
Garfish Manly
39 E EsplanadeBest fish restaurant in Manly
The Boathouse Shelly Beach
1 Marine ParadeGreat food right on Shelly Beach
The Boathouse Balmoral Beach
2 The EsplanadeGreat food on the iconic Balmoral Beach
Nice atmosphere and great food. Near a children's playground on North Harbour Reserve
13 locals recommend
Forty Beans
11 Lower Beach StNice atmosphere and great food. Near a children's playground on North Harbour Reserve
Sightseeing
Iconic surf beach and neighbourhood with vibrant markets, great restaurants and cafe's, etc. Walk along the beach front around to Shelley Beach.
752 locals recommend
Manly Beach
Iconic surf beach and neighbourhood with vibrant markets, great restaurants and cafe's, etc. Walk along the beach front around to Shelley Beach.
Parks & Nature
Sensational views of Sydney Harbour from the headland at the entrance to Sydney Harbour
107 locals recommend
North Head Scenic Drive
North Head Scenic DriveSensational views of Sydney Harbour from the headland at the entrance to Sydney Harbour
Forty Baskets Beach
Lovely beach only used by the locals
Drinks & Nightlife
Recently refurbished. Great spot for drinks with friends. Views out to Manly Cove and Sydney Harbour. Watch the sailboats (especially the 18 footers) in the harbour.
30 locals recommend
Manly Pavilion
West EsplanadeRecently refurbished. Great spot for drinks with friends. Views out to Manly Cove and Sydney Harbour. Watch the sailboats (especially the 18 footers) in the harbour.
Manly 16ft Skiff Sailing Club
Stuart StreetRight on the water at Manly Cove
Shopping
Large supermarket, specialty shops and cafe's. Plenty of undercover parking.
91 locals recommend
Stockland Balgowlah Shopping Centre
197-215 Condamine StLarge supermarket, specialty shops and cafe's. Plenty of undercover parking.
Everything Else
The famous Manly Ferry departs from Manly wharf every half hour approximately and takes you on a 30 minute trip across Sydney Harbour past the Opera House and Sydney Harbour Bridge to Circular Quay and the Sydney CBD.
If you want to travel faster, there are other ferry services from Manly including the Manly Fast Ferry.
69 locals recommend
Sydney CBD
The famous Manly Ferry departs from Manly wharf every half hour approximately and takes you on a 30 minute trip across Sydney Harbour past the Opera House and Sydney Harbour Bridge to Circular Quay and the Sydney CBD.
If you want to travel faster, there are other ferry services from Manly including the Manly Fast Ferry.
Getting Around
Catch the Manly Ferry to Circular Quay. The trip takes 30 minutes and crosses Sydney Harbour passing the Opera House and Sydney Harbour Bridge
280 locals recommend
Manly Wharf station
West EsplanadeCatch the Manly Ferry to Circular Quay. The trip takes 30 minutes and crosses Sydney Harbour passing the Opera House and Sydney Harbour Bridge